A national, volunteer led organization, providing treatment and resource information to families living with autism, and influencing related health care and government policy. Free resources include a directory of treatment options, video presentations from autism experts, the Autism Physician Handbook, e-newsletter and more.

This resource guide was designed to support educators in elementary and secondary schools in Ontario in planning and implementing effective educational programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Autism Resources developed from evidence-based practices and come in a wide range of formats, including tip sheets, brochures, comprehensive kits and templates that provide information and practical strategies to support families and can be used at home and in the community.

Healing Thresholds Autism Therapy is a free website and email newsletter dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism. They provide comprehensive therapy fact sheets, daily updates of autism therapy research and news, and a global directory of autism-related therapists and services.

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Blind/Low Vision

KidsAbility provides services under the Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention (BLV) Program. BLV is one of the foundation programs within the Best Start framework of the Ministry of Children & Youth Services.

Child Care

Single point of access to coordinate services for children with developmental concerns attending or planning to attend licensed child care. Includes services offered by KW Habilitation Early Learning, Child Care and Family Resources, and KidsAbility (SPOT) program Call 519-883-2022 or email the Special Needs Access Point (SNAP) for help. We will connect you with the most appropriate resource, support or service for your child.

Education

This is a website whose mission is to provide information and resources about various disabilities, with one particular emphasis being assisting university students with disabilities to succeed by providing them information and resources.

The Framework for Action is a tool to guide future action on FASD in Canada. Intentionally broad in nature, the Framework is designed to inspire and guide the work of a wide range of organizations at the community, provincial/ territorial and national levels - their work in planning, coordinating and implementing policies and programs.

Koolway Sports Outerwear

Koolway Sports, formed in 2009 is an innovative Canadian clothier and manufacturer is based in Whitby, Ontario offering a line of outerwear consisting of KoolKoats, blankets, blanket back, hoods, KoolKapes, KoolBoots and accessories tailored to the needs of users of wheelchairs.

The OSR is the record of a student’s educational progress through schools in Ontario. This guideline sets out the policies of the Ministry of Education with regard to the establishment, maintenance, use, retention, transfer, and disposal of the OSR.

This is the website for a public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities provide quality education for young children through learning materials as well as public service annoucements.

This website will provide you with access to The Well-Being of Children Ages Birth to Six: A Report Card for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, other community resources, such as the community results from the Early Development Instrument (EDI), and information about the Coalition and how the Report Cards are developed. - Now includes the report card for children ages 7-13.

Services

ErinoakKids in Mississauga, as the lead agency of the initiative in the Central West Region, is directly responsible to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services regarding all aspects of the Autism Intervention program.

you need physiotherapy, you may be eligible for services through the WWCCAC www.ccac-ont.ca for home-based needs (e.g. right after surgery). For occupational therapy needs such as assistance with your wheelchair, renovations to make your home accessible or for equipment following surgery,